ASABA/Nigeria: In a resounding display of support, key leaders in Delta State came together on Sunday to commend President Bola Tinubu for bolstering the reputation of the country’s ruling party within the state.
This commendation came on the heels of President Tinubu’s strategic appointments, which included the former Secretary to the Delta State Government, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, and the former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya.
The leaders were effusive in their praise, with one member expressing, “This is the best thing that has happened to us. We are very pleased with this development.”
A statement released in Asaba conveyed the collective sentiment of these highly respected leaders as they called upon Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya to chart a new course for the people. Their expectations were clear: provide essential infrastructure and establish frameworks that will stimulate growth and development in the oil-rich state. The leaders stressed that the focus should be on substantive issues related to the welfare of the citizens and the state’s progress.
Education, employment, road infrastructure, access to clean drinking water, healthcare, and rural electrification were underscored as paramount issues that the newly appointed Commissioner must address.
The Chairman of the Delta Unity Forum, Darlington Ebireri, in the statement, described Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya, the representative of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), as an honest, decent, and excellent politician. “We value the exceptional. Rt Hon Igbuya has roundly demonstrated that he is a grassroots politician, patriot, and one with a genuine love for Delta State,” the statement affirmed.
The statement highlighted the qualities that have made the former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly stand out, including his swiftness in decision-making, intellectual acumen, and leadership prowess. Additionally, generosity, a deep affinity for and concern for his constituents, as well as a genuine consideration for women, were acknowledged.
Furthermore, the statement emphasized the profound impact of the former speaker’s actions on the prosperity of Delta State, citing numerous tangible benefits that have arisen from his tenure. His personal magnetism, forthright manner, courage, dignity, and successes were also recognized and celebrated.
President Tinubu’s strategic appointments and the subsequent praise from Delta State’s key leaders signify a crucial step in bolstering the reputation of the ruling party in the state and charting a path toward sustained development and prosperity.
